Weekly Newsletter: 16 Shawwāl 1445 ~ Thursday, April 25, 2024
Events - Updates - Reminders - Announcements -
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Prayer Times
Fajr
5:45 AM
Dhuhr
1:30 PM
Asr
6:15 PM
Maghrib
Isha
9:30 PM
Jumu'ah Prayer
1st Jumu’ah Prayer
Khutbah
1:25 PM
Iqama
1:45 PM
Khateeb:
Hafiz Khan
2nd Jumu’ah Prayer
Khutbah
3:25 PM
Iqama
3:45 PM
Khateeb:
Imam Tahir
Opportunities
EIC WIS
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EIC YouTube
EIC Programs
Construction Update
Please Donate Generously
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JazakAllahu Khayran!
"Who is he that will lend to Allâh a goodly loan so that He may multiply it to him many times? And it is Allâh that decreases or increases (your provisions), and unto Him you shall return."
[The Qur'an 2:245]
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Contact Us
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Du'a of the Week
EIC Upcoming Events
Friday, April 26th
Saturday, April 27th
Saturday, May 4th
Saturday, May 4th
Sundays
Free APPNA Medical Clinic (appt only)
Support EIC
We are deeply grateful for the continuous generosity and support of our community. Please help us reach our goal for Operations and Construction. JazakAllahu khayran!
If you Zelle, please put your full name and address in the comments section. For example:
Donation Type: Operations OR Construction OR Zakat OR Sadaqa
Name: John Doe
Address: 1234 Address Ave, City, CA zip code
For Stock donations, please send an email to [email protected] with all of the above details.
Earth Day Messages
EIC General Message:
Evergreen Islamic Center (EIC) and its community has been actively involved in practicing and educating sustainability practices in construction, operation, and community outreach.
EIC in the Construction of its 30,000 SF facility implemented many energy and water efficient measures which exceed State’s T-24 standards. We have installed high R-value insulation, energy efficient LED lights for indoor and outdoor applications, and high SEER air-conditioning. All these measures combined reduce Greenhouse gas emissions and also reduces energy cost. Currently EIC is installing roof top solar system which will generate 60 to 70% of EIC’s energy use.
EIC has also installed four Level-2 EV charger ports. Community members are taking advantage of these chargers. This measure also generates carbon credits.
Operations:
EIC carries out daily activities and scheduled events responsibly minimizing impact on environment. Listed below are our daily operational practices that reduce GHG emissions:
1. Switch lights when not in use.
2. Set thermostats at efficient levels.
3. Use drip irrigation.
4. Promote the use of water fountains and reduce the use of bottled water.
5. Order recyclable items and avoid toxic cleaning agents.
6. Plant drought deterrent plants.
Outreach and education:
1. EIC holds an annual clean air day event reaching out to community members to make pledge to reduce carbon emissions.
2. Community youth present their perspective on clean air reducing practices.
3. EIC conducts faith-based Climate change education events. EIC will continue its efforts of operating its facilities environmentally efficient and responsible.
Messages from EIC Youth:
Message from Suffiya Jukaku:
"Earth Day is a special day when we help take care of our planet! We pick up trash, plant trees, and learn about animals and plants. Allah made the Earth and everything in it, so it's important to be good helpers of His creation. We can recycle, save water, and be kind to animals because it's what Allah wants us to do. Earth Day reminds us to be thankful for the beautiful world Allah has given us and to take care of it with love and care." -- Safiyya Jukaku
Message from Simra Kidwai:
"From sunny, sandy beaches to the icy tundra, from the lush green forests to the open, grassy plains, from an animal’s life to a human’s, we are all connected one way or another. All these beautiful habitats and lives Allah has created are at great danger due to a rising issue in today’s world due to an issue known as climate change. I’ll assume that you enjoy and love the world around you, which is why preserving it starts from your own home. There are simple and easy ways to live your life beautifully, while helping others do the same. Simple things such as preserving energy, switching to electric utilities, and even planting a tree are a few things you can do to help. Inshallah let’s all try to be better in saving the planet Allah gave us." --Simra Kidwai
Message from Aahil Ateeq:
"Our planet, Earth, is our home, but we often forget to take care of it. Global warming is getting worse, pollution keeps spreading, and there are wars and conflicts everywhere, causing even more damage. In places where there's fighting, like war zones, the water gets polluted by oil and harmful chemicals from weapons. This not only hurts the environment but also makes it hard for people to survive. The situation is especially bad in Gaza, where people suffer a lot because of ongoing conflicts. The destruction there doesn’t just affect people—it also harms the environment, making things worse for everyone. We've seen this after the Iraq invasion, according to watson.brown.edu,”The water supply in the war zones has been contaminated by oil from military vehicles and depleted uranium from ammunition. Along with the degradation of the natural resources.” when the burning of oil fields created an environmental crisis in the region, making it hard for people to breathe and contaminating the land and water. This mess doesn’t just go away when the fighting stops. We need to realize that what we do, even small things, affects the whole world. We have to work together to take care of our planet for ourselves and future generations." - Aahil Ahmed Quimby Oak Middle School
Friday Night Event
Saturday Morning Event
Budget Town Hall
Food Distribution
Sundays - Free Medical Clinic
EIC Operations Budget
EIC Construction Budget
EIC Donor Recognition Tree
If you would like to have your leaf included in the next batch being sent for engraving, please fulfill your pledge or inform us of your $5000 donation towards the construction project by completing the EIC DONOR RECOGNITION FORM
Donations are tax-deductible
Tax ID: 46-2228030
JazakAllahu Khayran for your generosity & support!
Understanding AlQuran
Afghan Refugees
The EIC community can extend help to Afghan refugees in a variety of ways. The following are a few ways through which the members of the EIC community can support the Afghan refugees.
1. Financial Donations
Please donate to the Afghan Refugees settlement. The money raised from the Evergreen community will be used to provide temporary housing, organize food/grocery distribution, as well as sponsoring other basic household necessities.
2. In-Kind Donations
Please donate non-perishable food items(can be dropped at the Masjid lobby area ), new or used furniture, used cars, and/or household appliances that are in good working conditions. Volunteers will collaborate with authorized agencies to deliver these to the Afghan refugee families.
3. Become Family Support
Be a support system to the Afghan families by providing them the necessary support to help them adjust to their new environment. This would involve driving them to doctor’s appointments, SSN offices, DMV appointments, and other transportation needs. Furthermore, volunteers can help with providing any necessary financial literacy lessons and enable them to adjust to their new surroundings and environment.
4. Coaching/Tutoring classes for young Afghan school kids
High school and/or college kids can volunteer by helping to provide tutoring to younger Afghan refugees to help them adjust to their new school environment. The kids need tutoring in English, Math, and other subjects taught at elementary, middle, and high school. EIC Volunteers will collaborate with authorized agencies to conduct the
classes. The tutors will receive volunteering hours as well as a unique experience to discuss future college applications.
To become family support or to conduct coaching/tutors, volunteers need to be registered with authorized agencies. EIC Afghan refugee taskforce volunteer will coordinate the registration process with an authorized agency.
Please donate at https://www.eicsanjose.org/wp/afghan-refugees for the Afghan Refugee cause. Please sign up for the EIC newsletter for details.
Please contact EIC Afghan Refugee Taskforce volunteers at [email protected] if you want to volunteer, for In-Kind donations, or for any further clarifications**.**
Hadith of the Week
Abdullah is reported to have heard Allah's Messenger () as saying:
"When any one of you intends to come for Jumu'a prayer, he should take a bath."
- Sahih Muslim
EIC Iqamah App
EIC Iqamah App - We are happy to announce EIC Iqamah app on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Please download it and install on your phone and provide feedback to us at [email protected]. This app will show up-to-date prayer times at EIC. Never miss the prayer time anymore. When prayer time changes, you will receive a notification the day before. Please search for "EIC Iqamah" in your respective app store.
Benevity - Clean Air Pledge
Benevity: EIC's Help-the-Needy, donate through your corporation and make your donations become double or triple instantly. Your employer must have a matching program with Benevity, if not please encourage them to join. [click here for more details]
Take the Clean Air Pledge: https://cleanairday.org/individual-pledge/?c=EIC
EIC listed under Places of Worship in AlmadenTimes.com and Evergreen Times
Community Events
Advertise with Evergreen Islamic Center
Every week, EIC reaches out to a large community support base. Your information will reach to that broader community. In addition, we will put the information on the notice board at the Masjid for the congregation that visits the Masjid on a daily basis as well as Friday prayers.
Contact us: [email protected]
The Garden of Peace project is advancing successfully, Alhamdulillah. We urgently need $300,000 to begin operation. Kindly donate generously at: https://gardenofpeaceus.org/donate For up-to-date status, please feel free to email Brother Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim at [email protected]
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